The Golden Crescent
Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC), a regional voluntary association of
local governments and other agencies, is one of twenty-four (24) regional
associations in Texas and one of 670 in the United States. Created in
response to the regional Planning Act of 1965, as amended and codified, the
GCRPC is defined as a political subdivision of the state. In part the law
provides that "any two or more general purpose governmental units may join
in the exercise, performance, and cooperation of planning, powers, duties
and functions as provided by law for any or all such governmental units
(Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 1011m)".

The basic
responsibility of the GCRPC involves planning for the development of the
region and assisting local governments in carrying out regional plans and
recommendations. Since its inception in 1968, the GCRPC has grown to include
comprehensive planning and service delivery in program areas such as aging,
economic development, E9-1-1, solid waste management and rural
transportation.

The policy making
bodies of the GCRPC include a Board of Directors and the General Assembly. A
system of policy advisory committees composed of elected officials and
appointed local government officials and citizens assist in defining the
needs of the region.

Funds are received
from local, state and federal governments. The federal funds are "passed"
through the state and local funding is composed of dues paid by member
governments. Membership is open to all counties, cities, school districts
and other nonprofit groups.

Disclaimer: Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission
provides information on this website without warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied.

Board of
Directors Meeting Date:
Last Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.